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Device for controlling a variable-angle vane via a pinch connection

US6802692B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 2003
Grant dateOct 12, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/54
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for controlling a variable-angle vane for a stator of a turbomachine compressor, the device comprising a link, connection means forming a hinge between a first end of the link and a control ring, fixing means for fixing a second end of the link on a pivot of a vane to be controlled, and pinch means acting transversely relative to a longitudinal midplane of the link to lock the second end of the link in rotation without slack on the pivot.

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